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 |
|---|---|
| digression | the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |