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
zephyra breeze from the west
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle