GRE Word List
BURNISH
make shiny by rubbing; polish
The meaning of the word burnish is make shiny by rubbing; polish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| equanimity | calmness of temperament; composure |
| hiatus | gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break |
| tirade | long angry denunciatory speech; diatribe; harangue; extended scolding; denunciation |
| churlish | boorish; rude; N. churl: boor; yahoo |
| gale | windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughters, tears); Ex. gale of laughter |
| vantage | position giving an advantage (such as a strategic point); CF. vantagepoint |
| repartee | quick clever reply |
| impassive | without feeling; expressionless; imperturbable; stoical; Ex. impassive face |
| crux | essential or main point; Ex. the crux of the problem; ADJ. crucial: of deciding importance |
| raucous | (of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts |
