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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WordMeaning
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prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
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hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
compriseto be made up of