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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| generality | the quality or state of being general |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |