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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| tundra | a level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| banal | lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| trappings | outward signs |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |