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
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
assailto attack violently : assault
fussyeasily upset : irritable
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble