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 |
|---|---|
| gory | covered with gore : bloodstained |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| metrical | of, relating to, or composed in meter |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |