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 |
|---|---|
| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| slough | a place of deep mud or mire |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| demure | reserved |