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
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
onusburden
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
pluckto pull or pick off or out
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
unassumingnot assuming : modest