GRE Word List
FINERY
ornament
The meaning of the word finery is ornament.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| qualms | a feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| vernal | of, relating to, or occurring in the spring |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| graphite | a soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |