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
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
conscientiousmeticulous
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt