GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
passepast one's prime
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
dawdleto spend time idly
predetermineforeordain
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