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 |
|---|---|
| moribund | being in the state of dying : approaching death |
| caprice | a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action |
| solemnity | formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event |
| blight | a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers) |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| clime | climate |
| tramp | to walk, tread, or step especially heavily |
| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |