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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| vintner | a wine merchant |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |