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 |
|---|---|
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| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
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| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |
| tranquillity | the quality or state of being tranquil |
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| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |