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
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse