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 |
|---|---|
| interstice | a space that intervenes between things |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| accoutre | to provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| porridge | a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| feature | the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person |
| concordat | compact |