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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malcontent | a discontented person: |
| brindled | having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground |
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| insightful | exhibiting or characterized by insight |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| defer | put off |