Glance
easyNeutral toneGLANS
verb
Definition
To take a brief or hurried look
Memory hook
GLANCE at a LANCE — a knight's lance passes by so fast, you only get a quick look.
Examples
“She glanced at her watch to check the time.”
“He glanced nervously toward the door.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“She ______ at her watch to check the time.”
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glanced
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GRE Tip
Glance is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "peek" or "glimpse" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "scrutinize".
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To split or sever; OR to cling firmly to (has opposite meanings)
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