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
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
understateto represent as less than is the case