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

WordMeaning
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
raspyharsh
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles