GRE Word List

COMPLEMENTARY

serving to fill out or complete

The meaning of the word complementary is serving to fill out or complete.

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WordMeaning
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
antisepticopposing microbial infection
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary