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
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
smughighly self-satisfied
estimablecapable of being estimated
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
valedictionan act of bidding farewell