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
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
waifa stray person or animal
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
prepossessingcreating prejudice
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion