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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| privation | an act or instance of depriving : deprivation |
| heed | to pay attention |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| tatter | to make ragged |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |