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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| mogul | an Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| boor | peasant |
| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| belie | to give a false impression of |