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
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
dozeto sleep lightly
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
censurea judgment involving condemnation
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed