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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callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
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pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
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fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
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