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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| skinflint | a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| impecunious | having very little or no money usually habitually : penniless |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |