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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| badger | any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere |
| culinary | of or relating to the kitchen or cookery |
| pliant | pliable |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |