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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| unseemly | not seemly: such as |
| crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |
| nautical | of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships |
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |
| secrete | to form and give off (a secretion) |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |