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
fructifyto bear fruit
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
blemishto spoil by a flaw
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
valedictionan act of bidding farewell