Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The state of being sad, dark, or without hope.

Example: The gloominess of the rainy day made everyone feel a bit down.

Definition: The act of praising or honoring someone or something in a way that makes it seem better or more important than it really is.

Example: The glorification of historical figures can sometimes overlook their flaws.

Definition: To make something seem better or more important than it really is, often by praising it highly.

Example: The artist's work glorifies the beauty of nature in a unique way.

Definition: The quality of being magnificent, splendid, or worthy of admiration.

Example: The gloriousness of the sunset took everyone's breath away.

Definition: A term used in anatomy and zoology to refer to the tongue or a tongue-like structure, particularly in insects.

Example: The glossa of the insect helps it to feed on nectar from flowers.

Definition: Relating to the tongue or the structure of the tongue.

Example: The glossal muscles are important for speech and swallowing.

Definition: A type of speech that sounds like a language but does not have any real meaning, often used in religious practices or during trance states.

Example: During the service, some members of the congregation began to practice glossolalia, speaking in what seemed to be an unknown language.

Definition: Relating to the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords and the opening between them.

Example: The doctor examined the glottic area to check for any abnormalities.

Definition: The space between the vocal cords in the larynx that is involved in producing sound when speaking or singing.

Example: The doctor examined the patient's glottis to check for any abnormalities.

Definition: To look at someone or something with an angry or sullen expression.

Example: He began to glower at the person who cut in line.

Definition: A look that shows anger or annoyance, often with a frown or scowl.

Example: She gave him a glower when he interrupted her.