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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catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
lateralof or relating to the side
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
prosodythe study of versification
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
executorone who executes something
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency