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
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
facsimilean exact copy
galea strong current of air:
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
citadela fortress that commands (see command
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources