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
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
embitterto excite bitter feelings in