GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

Random words

WordMeaning
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
carriondead and putrefying flesh
endueprovide
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety