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
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
remissionthe act or process of remitting
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
savoryhaving savor: such as