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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WordMeaning
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
reparteea quick and witty reply
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
ferventvery hot : glowing
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question