GRE Word List

FRESCO

the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments

The meaning of the word fresco is the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments.

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brazenmade of brass
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balma balsamic (see balsamic
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palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party