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
effluviuman invisible emanation
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
recriminationa retaliatory accusation