GRE Word List
FINERY
ornament
The meaning of the word finery is ornament.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| chaff | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |