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.

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imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
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fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
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indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
expertisethe skill of an expert
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable