GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
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glazeto furnish or fit with glass
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
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blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor