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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
| anthropologist | the science of human beings |
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| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |
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