GRE Word List
TRINKET
a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
The meaning of the word trinket is a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| tiller | one that tills : cultivator |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| emancipate | to free from restraint, control, or the power of another |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| assert | to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively |