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 |
|---|---|
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| interdict | a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |