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
appriseto give notice to : tell
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
anthropologistthe science of human beings
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of