GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
pryto look closely or inquisitively
oligarchygovernment by the few
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
unearthlynot earthly: such as
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
climeclimate
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets