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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fermentationthe 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
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
vitalof the utmost importance
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
dynamogenerator