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
migrantone that migrates: such as
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion