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.

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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
auxiliaryoffering or providing help