GRE Word List

ECLIPTIC

of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse

The meaning of the word ecliptic is of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse.

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wreakbring about
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
dys-abnormal