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 |
|---|---|
| franchise | the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory |
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| carnivorous | subsisting or feeding on animal tissues |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |