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
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise