GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
stem_fromarise from; originate from
depleteto empty of a principal substance
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit