GRE Word List
OPALESCENT
reflecting an iridescent light
The meaning of the word opalescent is reflecting an iridescent light.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| craven | lacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted |
| clime | climate |
| barrister | a counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |