GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
concentrichaving a common center
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper