GRE Word List
EMBELLISH
to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
The meaning of the word embellish is to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
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| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
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| glacial | suggestive of ice: such as |
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| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |