Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. During a particular time of the day, the r...

Answer the following question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in.

During a particular time of the day, the road shimmers in the heat.

Answer Details

The word "shimmers" in the sentence means "shines" in a wavering or flickering way. It is used to describe the way the road looks during a particular time of day when the heat causes it to appear to be sparkling or gleaming. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "shimmers" is "shines".