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 |
|---|---|
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| arid | excessively dry |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| transgression | an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as |
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |
| frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |