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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| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |
| scrap | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| disabuse | to free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |