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
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iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
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kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
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deprecateto express disapproval of