GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
slackento make less active : slow up
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness