GRE Word List

GLOSSY

having a surface luster or brightness

The meaning of the word glossy is having a surface luster or brightness.

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WordMeaning
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful