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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WordMeaning
spruceto make spruce
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
reverberatereflect
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
meleea confused struggle
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described