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
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
finishto come to an end : terminate
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes