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.

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WordMeaning
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech