GRE Word List
GARISH
clothed in vivid colors
The meaning of the word garish is clothed in vivid colors.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |
| gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |