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
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
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rabidextremely violent : furious
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
blackballto vote against
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
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