GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
sophistphilosopher
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
arcadea long arched building or gallery
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring