GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
founderone that founds or establishes
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
lacerationthe act of lacerating
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
frigidintensely cold
litheeasily bent or flexed