GRE Word List

ACCESSORY

an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else

The meaning of the word accessory is an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else.

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WordMeaning
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
mutedbeing mute : silent
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture