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
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
representationalone that represents: such as
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster