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 |
|---|---|
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| rail | a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier |
| bode | to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage |
| prank | trick |
| shambles | a meat market |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| efficacy | the power to produce an effect |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| martinet | a strict disciplinarian |