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 |
|---|---|
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
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| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
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