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

WordMeaning
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
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grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
imbueendow
gnarlsnarl
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
detonationthe action or process of detonating
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
limpto walk lamely