GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
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didacticdesigned or intended to teach
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ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
collectedgathered together
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