GRE Word List
OPALESCENT
reflecting an iridescent light
The meaning of the word opalescent is reflecting an iridescent light.
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|---|---|
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |
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| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| pugilist | fighter |
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| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| itinerant | traveling from place to place |