GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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WordMeaning
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
mimicryan instance of mimicking
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture