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
mimicryan instance of mimicking
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
spoofdeceive