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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diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
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