GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
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impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
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