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
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
irremediablenot remediable
neophytea new convert : proselyte