GRE Word List

GLAMOR

an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness

The meaning of the word glamor is an exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness.

Random words

WordMeaning
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
resurgeto undergo a resurgence
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
ancestryline of descent : lineage
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
approbationcommendation
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control