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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| Word | Meaning |
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| arbiter | a person with power to decide a dispute : judge |
| brisk | keenly alert : lively |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| endorse | to write on the back of |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| enliven | to give life, action, or spirit to : animate |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |