GRE Word List

GLOSS

a surface luster or brightness : shine

The meaning of the word gloss is a surface luster or brightness : shine.

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foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
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gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
callousbeing hardened and thickened
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
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