GRE Word List

IRIDESCENT

having or exhibiting iridescence

The meaning of the word iridescent is having or exhibiting iridescence.

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decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
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pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
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