GRE Word List
EFFULGENT
shining brightly; brilliant
The meaning of the word effulgent is shining brightly; brilliant.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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torrent | rushing stream; flood; Ex. The rain fell in torrents. |
fumble | move the fingers and hands awkwardly (in search of something); mishandle or drop a ball that is in play; bungle; botch; spoil by mishandling; N. |
squat | short and thick; stocky; Ex. ugly squat tower; V. N. |
retrench | cut down; cut down expenses; economize |
imperceptible | unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable |
fawning | courting favor by cringing and flattering; V. fawn: exhibit affection as a dog; seek favor or attention by obsequiousness |
parry | ward off a blow; deflect; Ex. He parried the unwelcome question very skillfully; N. CF. ¸·´Â´Ù´Â °³³äÀÌ ¾Æ´Ô |
oath | solemn promise; blasphemous use of sacred words to express strong feelings; swear-word; Ex. ``For Christ's sake'' |
thrive | prosper; flourish |
refulgent | effulgent; brilliant; brightly shining; gleaming; Ex. refulgent moon |