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

WordMeaning
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
anachronisman error in chronology
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
lumberto move ponderously
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there