GRE Word List

FLICKER

to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter

The meaning of the word flicker is to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter.

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affirmationthe act of affirming
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contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
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mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
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