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
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
rustleto make or cause a rustle
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
overthrowoverturn
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
florescencea state or period of flourishing