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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opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery |
sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
deputize | to appoint as deputy |
uncanny | seeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie |
tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
quotidian | occurring every day |
knead | to work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands |
caliber | degree of mental capacity or moral quality |