GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
recipientone that receives : receiver
grottocave
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness