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
gazettenewspaper
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
veracioustruthful
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire