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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swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
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siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
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philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order