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 |
|---|---|
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| mutability | prone to change : inconstant |
| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |