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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WordMeaning
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
aloftat or to a great height
enhanceheighten
askewout of line : at an angle