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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unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
implodeto burst inward
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
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primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
prosodythe study of versification