GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
peccadilloa slight offense
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude