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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
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| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
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| nomenclature | name |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
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