GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
carefreefree from care: such as
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
caterto provide a supply of food
dissentto withhold assent or approval