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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WordMeaning
understateto represent as less than is the case
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
solicitto make petition to : entreat
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
invoketo petition for help or support
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smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge