GRE Word List

TRANSPARENT

having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid

The meaning of the word transparent is having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid.

Random words

WordMeaning
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
invalidateto make invalid
recitala detailed account : enumeration
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice