GRE Word List
LUSTER
shine; gloss (of a polished surface)
The meaning of the word luster is shine; gloss (of a polished surface).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coquette | flirt; flirtatious woman; woman who tries to attract the admiration of men without sincere feelings; V. |
| sect | separate religious body; faction; group of people with common beliefs within a larger group |
| exposure | risk, particularly of being exposed to disease or to the elements; unmasking; act of laying something open; Ex. exposure of governmental corruption |
| exorcise | drive out evil spirits |
| culpable | deserving blame; blameworthy |
| bauble | trinket; cheap jewel; trifle |
| amphitheater | oval building with tiers of seats; CF. arena |
| refectory | dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school) |
| ventriloquist | someone who can make his or her voice seem to come from another person or thing (without moving lips or jaws); N. ventriloquism, ventriloquy |
| weary | tired after long work; V. |