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
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
mimicryan instance of mimicking
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross