GRE Word List
FINERY
ornament
The meaning of the word finery is ornament.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| equanimity | evenness of mind especially under stress |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| rant | to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |