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
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
rationa food allowance for one day
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
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monotonytedious sameness
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