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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| addle | rotten |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| espouse | marry |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |
| giddy | dizzy |