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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WordMeaning
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
dominaterule
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
antecedeprecede
serratednotched or toothed on the edge