GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
sparenot being used
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile