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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WordMeaning
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
velocityquickness of motion : speed
pursea small bag for money
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
withholdto hold back from action : check
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous