GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

Random words

WordMeaning
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
breadthdistance from side to side : width
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
constraintthe act of constraining
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
conducivetending to promote or assist
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing