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.

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WordMeaning
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance