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
genuflectto bend the knee
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
nebulaany of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space
transpireto take place : go on
predilectionan established preference for something
lateralof or relating to the side