GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
implodeto burst inward
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
distantseparated in space : away
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
drabslattern