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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| Word | Meaning |
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| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
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| iconoclastic | a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions |
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| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |