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 |
|---|---|
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| decoy | a pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| captious | marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| pious | marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |