GRE Word List
VIGNETTE
a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
The meaning of the word vignette is a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| pterodactyl | any of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| fidelity | the quality or state of being faithful |
| guy | man |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |