GRE Word List
FINERY
ornament
The meaning of the word finery is ornament.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| dour | stern |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| laud | praise |
| poise | balance |
| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| trunk | the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |