GRE Word List
GLOW
shine brightly without a flame (as of eyes or metals); show redness and heat (in the face) after hard work or because of strong feelings; N: light produced by a heated body; brilliance of a color
The meaning of the word glow is shine brightly without a flame (as of eyes or metals); show redness and heat (in the face) after hard work or because of strong feelings; N: light produced by a heated body; brilliance of a color.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pessimism | belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess; tendency to take the gloomiest possible view of a situation; ADJ. pessimistic |
| niggle | spend too much time on minor points (esp. when finding fault); find fault; Ex. niggle over details; ADJ. niggling |
| diva | operatic singer; prima donna |
| rapt | engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener |
| egregious | notorious; conspicuously bad or shocking |
| impugn | dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight |
| callow | youthful; immature; inexperienced |
| ductile | malleable; pliable; (of metals) easily pulled into shape; flexible; (of someone) easily influenced or controlled |
| prance | move about in a spirited manner (proudly and confidently) |
| unctuous | oily; bland; insincerely suave |
