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
equityjustice according to natural law or right
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
couriermessenger
conflagrationfire
solicitorone that solicits
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
compulsionan act of compelling