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
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
carriondead and putrefying flesh
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
stringenttight
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults