GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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demurto take exception : object
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
dissipateto break up and drive off
nibbill
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
habituateto make used to something : accustom
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale