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
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
veracioustruthful
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
canarda false or unfounded report or story
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring