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
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
fetefestival
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable