GRE Word List
GLUTINOUS
having the quality of glue : gummy
The meaning of the word glutinous is having the quality of glue : gummy.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| veritable | being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| tiller | one that tills : cultivator |
| spatula | a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |