GRE Word List
FLOWERY
full of flowers; full of ornate expressions
The meaning of the word flowery is full of flowers; full of ornate expressions.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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throes | violent anguish |
depict | portray |
bedraggle | wet thoroughly; ADJ. bedraggled: draggled |
contrive | invent or fabricate in a clever way (by improvisation); manage; Ex. contrive to attract his attention |
grill | question severely; cook on a grill; broil; N: cooking surface of parallel metal bars |
veracious | (of a person) truthful |
avenge | take vengence for something or on behalf of someone; Ex. They avenged his death by burning the village; Ex. He swore to avenge his brother; Ex. They avenged themselves on their enemy. |
unassailable | not open to attack; impregnable; not subject to question |
amenities | convenient features that helps to make life pleasant; social courtesies |
disapprobation | disapproval; condemnation |