GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
clichea trite phrase or expression
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
filchto steal secretly or casually
groucha fit of bad temper