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 |
|---|---|
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| bungle | to act or work clumsily and awkwardly |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| manifesto | a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer |