GRE Word List

FINESSE

refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture

The meaning of the word finesse is refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture.

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WordMeaning
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
feintsomething feigned
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
patentopen to public inspection
slywise in practical affairs