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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acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
perforate | to make a hole through |
ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
ponderous | of very great weight |
galleon | a heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish |
pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |