GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
prowessdistinguished bravery
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
convoketo call together to a meeting
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil