GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

Random words

WordMeaning
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
penchanta strong and continued inclination
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
haphappening
crescendoa gradual increase
nomenclaturename
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved