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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checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
compriseto be made up of
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace