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
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
shavingthe act of one that shaves
concorda state of agreement : harmony
auroraldawn
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
leave-takingdeparture
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
quicksilvermercury