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.

Random words

WordMeaning
prosodythe study of versification
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
conveneto come together in a body
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
aspirantone who aspires
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
trancestupor
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray