GRE Word List
OPALESCENT
reflecting an iridescent light
The meaning of the word opalescent is reflecting an iridescent light.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| anecdote | a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| abstract | disassociated from any specific instance |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| breadth | distance from side to side : width |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| botch | an inflammatory sore |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |