GRE Word List
OPALESCENT
reflecting an iridescent light
The meaning of the word opalescent is reflecting an iridescent light.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| charm | the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| eugenic | relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring |
| actuarial | of or relating to actuaries |
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
