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
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
rivuleta small stream