GRE Word List
GLOSS
a surface luster or brightness : shine
The meaning of the word gloss is a surface luster or brightness : shine.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| puerile | juvenile |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |
| fallacious | embodying a fallacy |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |