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
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
braidto make from braids
patentopen to public inspection
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army