GRE Word List
SHIMMER
to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
The meaning of the word shimmer is to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| ossify | to change into bone |
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| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
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