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.

Random words

WordMeaning
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
atypicalnot typical : irregular
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
violatebreak