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
fortuitousoccurring by chance
nourishnurture
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness