GRE Word List

MOSAIC

a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns

The meaning of the word mosaic is a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns.

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WordMeaning
facsimilean exact copy
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
guisea form or style of dress : costume
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly