GRE Word List
ADORN
to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
The meaning of the word adorn is to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| galvanize | to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
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