GRE Word List
PENUMBRA
a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
The meaning of the word penumbra is a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carillon | a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard |
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |
| pilfer | steal |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| tutelary | having the guardianship of a person or a thing |
| glossy | having a surface luster or brightness |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |