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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WordMeaning
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
deviouswandering
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
stratuma bed or layer artificially made