GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
accessiblecapable of being reached
calculatedapt
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
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jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis