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 |
|---|---|
| skinflint | a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| eugenic | relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring |