GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
caterto provide a supply of food
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
divaprima donna
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor