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
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
pseudonyma fictitious name
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
willowyabounding with willows
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage