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 |
|---|---|
| galvanic | of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| gild | to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| orifice | an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| synthesis | the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |