GRE Word List
APPURTENANCES
accessory objects
The meaning of the word appurtenances is accessory objects.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| frail | easily led into evil |
| adore | to worship or honor as a deity or as divine |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| imprecation | curse |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |