| A | B |
| blunt | dull-edged, straightforward |
| coarse | rough, harsh, crude |
| dense | thick, tightly packed, thickheaded |
| dingy | dirty, dull, dreary |
| iridescent | having shiny, rainbow-like colors |
| opaque | not letting light through |
| radiant | giving off light or heat, bright, glowing |
| sheen | shine, brightness |
| tinge | a trace of color, a hint of feeling |
| transparent | letting light through, clear, obvious |
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