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
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
unseemlynot seemly: such as
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
translucentpermitting the passage of light: