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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| marginal | written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| degradation | the act or process of degrading |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |