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
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
balkto refuse abruptly
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
averto declare positively
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through