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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WordMeaning
strutto become turgid : swell
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
repercussionreflection
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control