GRE Word List
FINERY
ornament
The meaning of the word finery is ornament.
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|---|---|
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| sow | an adult female swine |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| reinstate | to place again (as in possession or in a former position) |
| ploy | escapade |
| finished | entirely done |
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| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| quench | put out |
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