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
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
consignto give over to another's care
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
entourageone's attendants or associates
brinkedge
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
sciondescendant