GRE Word List

GARISH

clothed in vivid colors

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

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problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
markedhaving an identifying mark
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon