GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

Random words

WordMeaning
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
filingan act or instance of using a file
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
writheto twist into coils or folds
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
effusionan act of effusing
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand