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 |
|---|---|
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| expound | to set forth : state |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
| maternal | of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| quarantine | a period of 40 days |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |