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
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
boostto push or shove up from below
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
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