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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WordMeaning
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
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sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
invalidnot valid:
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criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
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adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
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fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode