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 |
|---|---|
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| sonic | utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves |
| drivel | nonsense |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| fester | to generate pus |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| prostrate | stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |