GRE Word List
AUREOLE
sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light
The meaning of the word aureole is sun's corona; halo; bright circle of light.
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glutinous | sticky; viscous; gluey |
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qualms | uneasy feelings; misgivings; uneasy fears especially about matters of conscience; Ex. I have no qualms about giving this assignment to Helen. |
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incessant | uninterrupted; unceasing |
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