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
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
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depositiona testifying especially before a court
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
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tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
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meniala person doing menial work
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice