GRE Word List
EMBELLISH
to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
The meaning of the word embellish is to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| sway | the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| paramour | lover |
| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |