GRE Word List

NEBULA

any of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space

The meaning of the word nebula is any of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space.

Random words

WordMeaning
progenydescendants
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
xenophobiafear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling