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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aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
hardybold
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services