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
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position