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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balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
betokento typify beforehand : presage