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 |
|---|---|
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| nourishment | food |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |