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 |
|---|---|
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| caliber | degree of mental capacity or moral quality |
| figment | something made up or contrived |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |