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 |
|---|---|
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| aseptic | preventing infection |
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |