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
phenomenaphenomenon
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
contrivancea thing contrived
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
ployescapade
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary