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

WordMeaning
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
esteemthe regard in which one is held
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
recastto cast again