GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
civilof or relating to citizens
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
tawnyof the color tawny