GRE Word List
OPALESCENT
reflecting an iridescent light
The meaning of the word opalescent is reflecting an iridescent light.
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| podiatrist | the medical care and treatment of the human foot |
| ineluctable | not to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| clairvoyant | having clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |