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.

Random words

WordMeaning
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous