GRE Word List
OPALESCENT
iridescent; lustrous; like an opal; N. opalescence
The meaning of the word opalescent is iridescent; lustrous; like an opal; N. opalescence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| occlude | shut; close; obstruct; Ex. A blood clot occluded an artery. |
| perennial | something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring |
| vigilante | one who without authority assumes law enforcement powers |
| malediction | curse |
| spectrum | colored band produced when a beam of light passes through a prism; broad and continuous range; Ex. whole spectrum of modern thoughts |
| clandestine | secret |
| scheme | systematic plan; plot; clever dishonest plan; orderly arrangement of elements; Ex. health insurance scheme; Ex. a scheme to escape taxes; Ex. a color scheme; Ex. a story with no scheme; V: contrive a scheme |
| constituency | voters represented by an elected official; district so represented; group of supporters (or constituents) |
| barrage | barrier laid down by artillery fire; overwhelming profusion; large number of questions or statements; Ex. a barrage of criticism |
| ornate | excessively or elaborately decorated |
