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
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
dissipateto break up and drive off
swipea strong sweeping blow
limnto draw or paint on a surface
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
vendorone that vends : seller