GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
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fienddevil
recountto relate in detail : narrate
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
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