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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constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
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patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
disperseto cause to break up (see break up