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
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
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arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band