GRE Word List

SPANGLE

a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing

The meaning of the word spangle is a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing.

Random words

WordMeaning
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
briman upper or outer margin : verge
prepossessingcreating prejudice
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
viablecapable of living
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
polaritythe 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
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall