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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fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
willowyabounding with willows