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
begetto procreate as the father : sire
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state