GRE Word List
SPECTRUM
a 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
The meaning of the word spectrum is a 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.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| disseminate | to spread abroad as though sowing seed |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| emblazon | to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| paraphernalia | the separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life |
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |