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
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
gustythe sensation of taste
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)
conventionagreement
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise