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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| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |