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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elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)