GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
swipea strong sweeping blow
accessiblecapable of being reached
litheeasily bent or flexed
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production