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
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
viablecapable of living
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar