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
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
provisionthe act or process of providing
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
founderone that founds or establishes
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
rompone that romps
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor