GRE Word List

MONOCHROME

a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue

The meaning of the word monochrome is a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue.

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detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
repelto drive back : repulse
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance