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 |
|---|---|
| cerebral | of or relating to the brain or the intellect |
| ignite | to set afire |
| synoptic | affording a general view of a whole |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
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