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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| precipitous | precipitate |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |