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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scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
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subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
sentinelsentry
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
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