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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indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
sojourna temporary stay
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
attentivemindful
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached