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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
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| engender | beget |
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| proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |