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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capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
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gastronomythe art or science of good eating
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with