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
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
diluteattenuate
compriseto be made up of
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement