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
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
clientelea body of clients
rallyto muster for a common purpose
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence