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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resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
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shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble
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obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
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inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed