GRE Word List

ECLIPSE

the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another

The meaning of the word eclipse is the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another.

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WordMeaning
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
inebriateone who is drunk