GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly