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
preento groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland
parleyto speak with another : confer
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
quislingtraitor