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
spoofdeceive
reaperone that reaps
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grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
efficacythe power to produce an effect
farcestuff
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