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
crypticsecret
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
predilectionan established preference for something
conspireplot
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
extantcurrently or actually existing
allureto entice by charm or attraction