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coruscate

verb/ˈkɒrəskeɪt/

C2CEFR level
92/100Rarity: very rare
LiteraryRegister

To flash or sparkle with reflected light.

Dewdrops coruscated on every spider's web as the sun cleared the hedge.

Similar: sparkle, glitter

Topic: Nature & senses in General English

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