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.

Random words

WordMeaning
tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow