GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
untenablenot able to be defended
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
legerdemainsleight of hand
propellantcapable of propelling
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly