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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residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope