hodgepodge
/ˈhɒdʒˌpɒdʒ/
Group 9Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (noun)
- A confused mixture; a jumble GRE
Example in Context
The legislation was a hodgepodge of unrelated provisions, cobbled together to secure enough votes for passage.
Synonyms
mixjumblemishmash
Etymology
A nickname implying a mixed bag of things; a jumble.
- hodge (Old English) — a nickname
- podge (unknown) — a mixture
Memory Aid
🍲Sounds like “hodge-podge”
A HODGE of ingredients thrown into a pot, creating a PODGE of chaotic flavors!
Visual Association
🥘A bubbling stew pot overflowing with every imaginable ingredient, looking utterly chaotic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “hodgepodge” mean on the GRE?
hodgepodge (noun) means “A confused mixture; a jumble”. The legislation was a hodgepodge of unrelated provisions, cobbled together to secure enough votes for passage.
How to remember “hodgepodge” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “hodgepodge” sounds like “hodge-podge”. A HODGE of ingredients thrown into a pot, creating a PODGE of chaotic flavors!
What are synonyms for “hodgepodge”?
Common synonyms: mix, jumble, mishmash.