GRE Word List
COMPLEMENTARY
serving to fill out or complete
The meaning of the word complementary is serving to fill out or complete.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| log | a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| bacchanalia | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |