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

WordMeaning
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
fructifyto bear fruit
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it