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
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
sobernot intoxicated
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable