GRE Word List

GARISH

clothed in vivid colors

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

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WordMeaning
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
potentateruler
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
flounderflatfish