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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |