GRE Word List

LUSTROUS

reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle

The meaning of the word lustrous is reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle.

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extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
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spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
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abodethe place where one lives : home
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation