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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contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
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siblingsib
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
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hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
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