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
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
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hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
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felonone who has committed a felony
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inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
irreverencelack of reverence