GRE Word List

FINERY

ornament

The meaning of the word finery is ornament.

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WordMeaning
suppliantsupplicant
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
plauditan act or round of applause
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
panderto act as a pander
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness