GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
haggardnot tamed
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
applicationan act of applying:
espousemarry
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease