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
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
sidetracksiding
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age