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 |
|---|---|
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
| laborious | involving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous |
| hirsute | hairy |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |