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
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
ponderousof very great weight
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale