GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

Random words

WordMeaning
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
dourstern
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
laudpraise
poisebalance
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate