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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outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
relishcharacteristic flavor
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
schemea plan or program of action
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture