GRE Word List
IRIDESCENT
having or exhibiting iridescence
The meaning of the word iridescent is having or exhibiting iridescence.
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| mosaic | a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns |
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| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
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| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
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