GRE Word List

GLARE

to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light

The meaning of the word glare is to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light.

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WordMeaning
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
purportedreputed
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
parochialof or relating to a church parish
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order