GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

Random words

WordMeaning
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
seemlygood-looking
jibeto be in accord : agree
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
aspirantone who aspires
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine