GRE Word List

GLOSSY

having a surface luster or brightness

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

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WordMeaning
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
stiltedpompous
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion