GRE Word List
GLEAM
brief flash of light; glow; V.
The meaning of the word gleam is brief flash of light; glow; V..
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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misconstrue | interpret incorrectly; misinterpret; misjudge |
dogmatic | opinionated; holding stubbornly to one's opinion; arbitrary; doctrinal |
belabor | harp on; dwell on tediously; explain or go over excessively or to a ridiculous degree; assail verbally; beat severely; attack physically |
onslaught | vicious assault; fierce attack; Ex. unexpected onslaught of the enemy |
desultory | aimless; haphazard; digressing at random |
equitable | fair; impartial; OP. inequitable |
cherubic | angelic; innocent-looking; N. cherub; CF. seraph: winged angel of the highest order |
communal | held in common; public; of a group of people; of a commune |
murmur | low, indistinct, continuous sound; V. CF. mumble |
liaison | contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection |