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 |
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| fermentation | the 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 |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| auxiliary | offering or providing help |