GRE Word List

GARISH

clothed in vivid colors

The meaning of the word garish is clothed in vivid colors.

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WordMeaning
ancillarysubordinate
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject