GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
penetrateto pass into or through
primto give a prim or demure expression to
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds