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A short, often humorous or interesting story or account of an event or incident.

It is typically used to illustrate a point or to make a subject more relatable or engaging. Anecdotes are often used in speeches, presentations, and written works, such as essays and articles, as a way of introducing a topic or making a point more interesting. They can be true or fictional and often used to entertain, illustrate or just make a point. They can be personal experiences, stories from history, or even urban legends. Anecdotes can also be used in the field of medicine and psychology to illustrate a patient's condition or a specific case. They are usually brief and to the point, with a clear beginning and end. The term "anecdote" comes from the Greek word "anekdota" which means "unpublished" or "not given out", emphasizing on the personal or anecdotal nature of the story.

Complete Vocabulary List for: Events and Milestones

anecdote

A short, often humorous or interesting story or account of an event or incident.

apocalypse

A catastrophic event or a series of events that bring about widespread destruction and devastation.

auditorium

A large, enclosed space specifically designed for hosting public performances, speeches, lectures, and other events.

charity

A benevolent and altruistic act or organization aimed at providing assistance, support, and resources to those in need.

chronological

Arranged in the order in which events occur in time.

coincide

To occur at the same time or occupy the same place.

coincidence

The occurrence of two or more events or circumstances that seem to be related or significant, even though they happen by chance and without any apparent causal connection.

coitus

A technical or medical term that refers to sexual intercourse between two individuals, typically with the purpose of reproduction.

copulate

To engage in sexual intercourse between two animals or, more commonly, between two human beings.

coup-d'état

A sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government by a small group.

dawn

The earliest part of the day, specifically the time when the sun begins to rise and light gradually replaces darkness.

defile

To tarnish or corrupt, especially something that is considered pure or innocent.

demonstrator

An individual who participates in public displays or protests to express their views, opinions, or demands regarding a particular issue.

epicenter

The point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the focus of an earthquake or other seismic event.

episode

A distinct and self-contained section or part of a series, program, story, or event.

excavate

To dig or remove earth, rock, or other materials from the ground.

exhibition

A public display or presentation of objects, artworks, or other items of interest.

exile

The state of being forced to leave one's home or country, typically as a punishment or because of political or social persecution.

exodus

A mass departure or a widespread and often organized migration of a group of people from one place to another.

expressway

A type of road or highway designed for high-speed travel and efficient transportation.

facility

farce

farcical

festoon

flashback

foreshadow

happening

happenstance

hullabaloo

impact

impending

inaugural

inauguration

interminable

jamboree

jubilee

milestone

millennium

occurrence

omen

passage

phenomenon

prenatal

prequel

rendezvous

ruckus

sensation

sequel

solstice

spate

sudden

swift

tale

telegraph

tryst

vaudeville

vice

vigil

witness

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