GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
poreto gaze intently
rankrelative standing or position
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
aceticvinegary
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
depleteto empty of a principal substance
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)