GRE Word List

GARNISH

decorate

The meaning of the word garnish is decorate.

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discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle