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 |
|---|---|
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
| respiration | the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| wanton | merciless |
| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
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| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |