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 |
|---|---|
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| anecdote | a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| seep | to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze |
| static | exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion |
| acquittal | a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process |