GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms