GRE Word List

ORNATE

marked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric

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

Random words

WordMeaning
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
boostto push or shove up from below
outmodednot being in style