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
toutto make much of : promote
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back