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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sentinelsentry
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
invalidnot valid:
flaccidnot firm or stiff
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
maneuvera military or naval movement