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
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
equipoisea state of equilibrium
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy