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
distantseparated in space : away
buffeta blow especially with the hand
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
decreean order usually having the force of law
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being