GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
lunarcrescent
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable