GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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havocwide and general destruction : devastation
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
cohortscompanion
judiciarya system of courts of law
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise