GRE Word List
OPALESCENT
reflecting an iridescent light
The meaning of the word opalescent is reflecting an iridescent light.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
| purgatory | an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| belligerent | inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| junket | trip |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
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