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
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art