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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ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
impingeencroach
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval