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 |
|---|---|
| blighted | affected with blight (see blight |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| dour | stern |
| drab | slattern |
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |