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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| finite | having definite or definable limits |
| nutritious | nourishing |
| aspire | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| lag | one that lags or is last |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |