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
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
naivetea naive remark or action
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
conventionagreement
minusculevery small
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course