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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devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
executionerone who executes
validhaving legal efficacy or force
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
humdrummonotonous
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery