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
corpusclea minute particle
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
unseemlynot seemly: such as
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details