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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| rampart | a protective barrier : bulwark |
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |