GRE Word List

NOVA

a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years

The meaning of the word nova is a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years.

Random words

WordMeaning
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
exudeto ooze out
swipea strong sweeping blow