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
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
woefulfull of woe : grievous
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)