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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curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
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wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
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latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
inflateddistended with air or gas
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
groucha fit of bad temper