GRE Word List

ZANY

very eccentric (see eccentric

The meaning of the word zany is very eccentric (see eccentric.

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statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
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incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
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cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
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chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
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