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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dissipateto break up and drive off
herbivorousfeeding on plants
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded