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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WordMeaning
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid