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
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
replenishto fill or build up again
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
willowyabounding with willows
cemeterya burial ground
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God