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
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
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premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
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parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
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solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
tatterto make ragged
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion