GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
spruceto make spruce
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity