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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opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
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compriseto be made up of
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
precipitantprecipitate
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