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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| smudge | to make a smudge on |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| ardor | an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling |
| crass | gross |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |