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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Word | Meaning |
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ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |
exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
benison | blessing |
servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |
fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
demure | reserved |
engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |