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 |
|---|---|
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
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| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| solstice | either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21 |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |
| cremate | to subject to cremation |
| entrance | power or permission to enter : admission |
| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |