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 |
|---|---|
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| juncture | a point of time |
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| polarize | to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| mobile | capable of moving or being moved : movable |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |