GRE Word List

BAUBLE

trinket

The meaning of the word bauble is trinket.

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renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
edificebuilding
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other