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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| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
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| devoid | being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment |
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