GRE Word List

PELLUCID

admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion

The meaning of the word pellucid is admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion.

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pitfalltrap
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
schismdivision
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
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pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext