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
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
amuleta 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)