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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| chafe | irritate |
| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
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