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
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
implyto express indirectly
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
clamornoisy shouting
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament