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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WordMeaning
toutto make much of : promote
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
commemorateto call to remembrance