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
digressionthe 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
apostateone who commits apostasy
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
civilof or relating to citizens
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion