GRE Word List
DIORAMA
life-size, three-dimensional scene from nature or history; three-dimensional scene with modeled figures against a painted background
The meaning of the word diorama is life-size, three-dimensional scene from nature or history; three-dimensional scene with modeled figures against a painted background.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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slick | make smooth or glossy; N: smooth surface; Ex. oil slick; ADJ: smooth; glossy; deftly executed; adroit; glib |
denounce | condemn; criticize; N. denunciation |
ephemeral | short-lived; fleeting |
grouse | complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird |
unseemly | unbecoming; not proper in behavior; indecent; Ex. leave with unseemly haste |
skulk | move furtively and secretly; Ex. He skulked through the less fashionable sections of the city. |
debunk | expose as false, exaggerated, worthless, etc.; ridicule |
vintner | wine merchant; winemaker; seller of wine |
missive | letter; written statement; CF. sent |
ominous | threatening; of an evil omen |