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
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease