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 |
|---|---|
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| plump | to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| languid | drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
| compassion | sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it |
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |