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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| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
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| soothsayer | a person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
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| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| negate | to deny the existence or truth of |
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