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
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
outlooka place offering a view
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome