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

WordMeaning
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
wontaccustomed
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity