GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
spruceto make spruce
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
markedhaving an identifying mark