GRE Word List

EQUINOX

either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic

The meaning of the word equinox is either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic.

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subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
markedhaving an identifying mark
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
overthrowoverturn
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
droopto hang or incline downward
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander