GRE Word List

ODYSSEY

a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune

The meaning of the word odyssey is a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune.

Random words

WordMeaning
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
nebulaany of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
attentivemindful
malcontenta discontented person: