GRE Word List

EMBROIDER

to ornament with needlework

The meaning of the word embroider is to ornament with needlework.

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WordMeaning
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
deferput off
retractto draw back or in
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
pursea small bag for money
acmethe highest point or stage
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground