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

WordMeaning
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
impenitentnot penitent
distantseparated in space : away
veerto change direction or course
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted