GRE Word List

CORNICE

the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration

The meaning of the word cornice is the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration.

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WordMeaning
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
tightwada close or miserly person
igniteto set afire
lanknot well filled out : slender
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous