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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burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
slanderto utter slander against : defame
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation