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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |
| pyromaniac | a person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |
| vintner | a wine merchant |
| glacial | suggestive of ice: such as |
| pan | a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |