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.

Random words

WordMeaning
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
fussyeasily upset : irritable
wreakbring about
bevya large group or collection
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
allureto entice by charm or attraction