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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subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
compartmenta separate division or section
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities