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 |
|---|---|
| phenomena | phenomenon |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| contrivance | a thing contrived |
| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| prude | a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum |
| ploy | escapade |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |