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
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
resurrectto raise from the dead
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned