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
promptto move to action : incite
replicateduplicate
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
ossifyto change into bone
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out