GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
succorrelief
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
catechismoral instruction