GRE Word List
GLITTER
to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
The meaning of the word glitter is to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| conduit | a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| ethnology | a branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| captious | marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |