GRE Word List

IRIDESCENT

having or exhibiting iridescence

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

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WordMeaning
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
savoryhaving savor: such as
emulateto strive to equal or excel
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
fleckstreak
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative