GRE Word List

COMPLEMENT

something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect

The meaning of the word complement is something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect.

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WordMeaning
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
stemthe main trunk of a plant
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
polyglotone who is polyglot