GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
unregeneratenot regenerate
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
conflagrationfire
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
sidetracksiding
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
vaporizeto convert (as by the application of heat or by spraying) into vapor