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.

Random words

WordMeaning
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist