GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

The meaning of the word opalescent is reflecting an iridescent light.

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WordMeaning
optometrista specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
sheerunqualified