GRE Word List

GLOSSY

having a surface luster or brightness

The meaning of the word glossy is having a surface luster or brightness.

Random words

WordMeaning
flushto fly away suddenly
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
guisea form or style of dress : costume
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
preternaturalexisting outside of nature