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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gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
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glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
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gnarlsnarl
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
remunerativeserving to remunerate