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
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma: