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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WordMeaning
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out