GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
shoveto push along
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation