GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
ciliatedpossessing cilia
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
vendorone that vends : seller
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object