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
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
impingeencroach
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
notableworthy of note : remarkable
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
indicativeserving to indicate
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile