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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| incorporate | to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| intuition | the power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| unassailable | not assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question |