GRE Word List
CAMEO
a gem carved in relief (see relief
The meaning of the word cameo is a gem carved in relief (see relief.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| harbinger | something that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come |
| takeoff | a rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
| reconcile | to restore to friendship or harmony |
| devious | wandering |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |