GRE Word List
GLOSSY
smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners
The meaning of the word glossy is smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| depose | dethrone; remove from office; give a deposition; testify |
| squeamish | easily shocked or sickened by unpleasant things; fastidious; Ex. A nurse should not be squeamish. |
| asteroid | small planet |
| hostility | unfriendliness; hatred; enmity; ADJ. hostile |
| menagerie | collection of wild animals on exhibition; zoo |
| bovine | cowlike; placid and dull; slow-thinking; calm |
| clientele | body of customers |
| ignite | kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to |
| universal | characterizing or affecting all; general; present everywhere; of the universe; cosmic; Ex. universal agreement; Ex. a subject of universal interest |
| impugn | dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight |
