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
brevityshortness of duration
humdrummonotonous
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
executionerone who executes
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine