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

WordMeaning
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
errantbehaving wrongly
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive