GRE Word List

GLEAM

a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light

The meaning of the word gleam is a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light.

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WordMeaning
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
submergeto put under water
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head