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
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
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pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
minusculevery small
depravitya corrupt act or practice
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized