GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
filingan act or instance of using a file
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
schismdivision
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious