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
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
tatterto make ragged
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue