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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WordMeaning
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate