GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
trampletramp
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
abjureto renounce upon oath
poisebalance