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
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
implicationsomething implied: such as