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
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
padrea Christian clergyman
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect