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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| padre | a Christian clergyman |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| niggardly | grudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging |
| concoct | to prepare by combining raw materials |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |