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
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
boorpeasant
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dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
belieto give a false impression of