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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germinateto cause to sprout or develop
warrantedsanction
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malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
conducivetending to promote or assist
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome