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
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
palliddeficient in color : wan
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant