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 |
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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 |