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
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
reprisea musical repetition:
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
reckoncount
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary