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
itineranttraveling from place to place
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
influxa coming in
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
grategrating
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal