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 |
|---|---|
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
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| rank | relative standing or position |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| lode | waterway |
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| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| drudgery | dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor |