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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| kaleidoscope | an 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 |
| fussy | easily upset : irritable |
| wreak | bring about |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
| sublime | to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| allure | to entice by charm or attraction |