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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remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
impoverishto make poor
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
retractto draw back or in
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abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
clownfarmer
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