GRE Word List

GLIMMER

to shine faintly or unsteadily

The meaning of the word glimmer is to shine faintly or unsteadily.

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modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
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precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
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