GRE Word List
OPALESCENT
reflecting an iridescent light
The meaning of the word opalescent is reflecting an iridescent light.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| spoof | deceive |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |