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
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride