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 |
|---|---|
| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| overweening | arrogant |
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| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
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| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |