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.

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WordMeaning
concatenatelinked together
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
shearto cut off the hair from
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catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks