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
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
extantcurrently or actually existing
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs