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
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
jostleto come in contact or into collision
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
sybaritevoluptuary
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness