GRE Word List

IRIDESCENT

having or exhibiting iridescence

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

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exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
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sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
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fallowof a light yellowish-brown color