GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

Random words

WordMeaning
passiveacted upon by an external agency
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
edificebuilding
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
retainto keep in possession or use