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
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
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putativecommonly accepted or supposed
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plumagethe feathers of a bird
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded