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
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
conspireplot
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
detachedstanding by itself : separate
pendantsomething suspended: such as
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
influxa coming in