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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| religious | relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity |
| tribulation | distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| imbibe | drink |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |
| insensible | incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |