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.

Random words

WordMeaning
rescindto take away : remove
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
jaundiceyellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
trenchantkeen
nexusconnection