GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

Random words

WordMeaning
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
rileto make agitated and angry : upset