GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
thronga multitude of assembled persons
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing