GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

Random words

WordMeaning
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
siftto put through a sieve
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
reeksmoke
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit