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 |
|---|---|
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| debar | to bar from having or doing something : preclude |
| realm | kingdom |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |