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.

Random words

WordMeaning
tillerone that tills : cultivator
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as