GRE Word List

GILD

to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold

The meaning of the word gild is to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold.

Random words

WordMeaning
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
condigndeserved
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
engenderbeget
flagrantconspicuously offensive
withholdto hold back from action : check
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding