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
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
compriseto be made up of
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
disportsport
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep