GRE Word List

CORNICE

the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration

The meaning of the word cornice is the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration.

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WordMeaning
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
wantonmerciless
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing