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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WordMeaning
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
bestowto put to use : apply
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
savoryhaving savor: such as
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language