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
braidto make from braids
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
catholicroman catholic
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
militateto have weight or effect