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
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
fiascoa complete failure
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
invalidnot valid:
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
onslaughtan especially fierce attack