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 |
|---|---|
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| narrative | something that is narrated : story |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| prohibitive | tending to prohibit or restrain |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| irremediable | not remediable |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |