GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
encompassinclude
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
longevitya long duration of individual life
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
cursiverunning
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
begetto procreate as the father : sire
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently