GRE Word List

OPALESCENT

reflecting an iridescent light

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

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spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
wontaccustomed
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
congenialpleasant
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
attireto put garments on : dress