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
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
predilectionan established preference for something
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
derelictionan intentional abandonment
transpireto take place : go on