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
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
clipperone that clips something