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
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
tactfulhaving or showing tact
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
abbreviateto make briefer
haphappening
overtopen to view : manifest