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
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
inertlacking the power to move
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
idlenot occupied or employed: such as