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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| preponderance | a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| misanthrope | a person who hates or distrusts humankind |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| shove | to push along |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |