GRE Word List

ORNATE

marked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric

The meaning of the word ornate is marked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric.

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universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself