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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vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
ruffiana brutal person : bully
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing