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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fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage