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 |
|---|---|
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| gale | a strong current of air: |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |