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Spell Bee Word: Shimmer

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What does shimmer mean?

Word: Shimmer

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Shimmer means to shine with a soft, wavering light that seems to move a little.

Synonyms: glimmer, glisten

How do you spell shimmer?

Syllables: shim - mer

Tricky part: There is a double m in the middle: shim-mer.

Watch out for: shimer, schimmer

Memory tip: Picture two small ripples side by side on a moonlit lake: they are the two m's in the middle of shimmer.

Shimmer in a sentence

Example 1: The lake seemed to shimmer under the full moon.

Example 2: Her silk dress had threads of gold that shimmered in the lamplight.

Example 3: On hot afternoons, the road ahead shimmers as if it were wet.

Fun Fact

The wet-looking shimmer on a hot road is a kind of mirage. Light from the sky bends as it passes through layers of hot air just above the ground.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) shimmar
b) luminous
c) radiant
d) glisten

Show answer

a) shimmar. Shimmer ends in er, like flicker and glitter.

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word: shimmer

a) gleam
b) darken
c) fade
d) shiver

Show answer

a) gleam. To shimmer and to gleam both mean to shine softly.

Mingle-Mangle

Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:

mmhiser

a) glimmer
b) shimmer
c) simmer
d) skimmer

Show answer

b) shimmer. Simmer leaves the h over, skimmer needs a k, and glimmer needs g and l.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which sentence is shimmer a noun?

a) The lake shimmered at sunset.
b) The shimmer of the lake caught her eye.
c) Stars shimmer on clear nights.
d) Shimmering lights hung on the gate.

Show answer

b) The shimmer of the lake caught her eye.

2. A shimmer of light is ____.

a) sharp and blinding
b) sudden and harsh
c) gentle and flickering
d) steady and bright

Show answer

c) gentle and flickering

Associated Words

More Class 6 Summer Spell Bee words starting with sh: shortbread, shoal, shuttle

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Next steps

How to participate in CREST International Spell Bee

The CREST International Spell Bee (CSB) is conducted in two editions – CREST International Spell Bee - Summer (CSB) and CREST International Spell Bee - Winter (CSBW) – giving students across the globe an opportunity to showcase and enhance their spelling proficiency. Designed for young learners from Senior KG to Class 8, the competition focuses on word-building, pronunciation, and vocabulary enrichment, helping students develop strong linguistic skills.

Steps to Participate:

Step 1: Visit the registration page and complete the registration with your desired subject.

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Step 3: After login, go to dashboard and click on Book slot/Take Exam

Step 4: Schedule your exam date and preferred time.

Step 5: Log in with your credentials on the exam day at the scheduled time and take the exam.

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