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
litheeasily bent or flexed
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
remittancea sum of money remitted
coalesceto grow together
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
adjacentnot distant : nearby