GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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succulentfull of juice : juicy
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heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
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codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will