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.
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ecologist | a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments |
constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
salubrious | favorable to or promoting health or well-being |
apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |
equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
invocation | the act or process of petitioning for help or support |
nemesis | the Greek goddess of retributive justice |
omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |