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CAMEO

a gem carved in relief (see relief

The meaning of the word cameo is a gem carved in relief (see relief.

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prowessdistinguished bravery
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
precipitousprecipitate
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
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scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent