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 |
|---|---|
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| trance | stupor |
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| ballast | a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |