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 |
|---|---|
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |
| hail | precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| executor | one who executes something |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |