GRE Word List
EMBROIDER
to ornament with needlework
The meaning of the word embroider is to ornament with needlework.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dearth | scarcity that makes dear |
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| rail | a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
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| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| brook | creek |
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