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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| outlandish | of or relating to another country : foreign |
| febrile | marked or caused by fever : feverish |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |