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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
