GRE Word List
ROCOCO
ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century
The meaning of the word rococo is ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vestige | trace; remains; Ex. vestiges of some ancient religion |
| mettle | courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome |
| lassitude | languor; weariness; listlessness |
| skittish | inconstant; capricious; frivolous; not serious; Ex. charming but skittish young woman; CF. skit |
| abash | embarrass |
| zephyr | gentle breeze; west wind |
| figurine | small ornamental statuette(very small statue) |
| carrion | rotting flesh of a dead body; CF. vulture |
| repartee | quick clever reply |
| complementary | serving to complete something |