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
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
depleteto empty of a principal substance
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total