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.

Random words

WordMeaning
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
retaliateto return like for like
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
codifyto reduce to a code
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious