GRE Word List

RESPLENDENT

shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor

The meaning of the word resplendent is shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor.

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WordMeaning
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year