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
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
civilof or relating to citizens
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
precipitateto throw violently : hurl