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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WordMeaning
botchan inflammatory sore
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
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frigidintensely cold
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet