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
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
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connoisseurexpert
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subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
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piscatorialpiscatory
hauntto visit often : frequent
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