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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suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
potablesuitable for drinking
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area