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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| acoustics | a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| dummy | a person who is incapable of speaking |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| venue | locale |