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
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)