GRE Word List

DIORAMA

a scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening

The meaning of the word diorama is a scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening.

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primaloriginal
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
intermediarymediator
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
mishapan unfortunate accident
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
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