GRE Word List
SOLSTICE
either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
The meaning of the word solstice is either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| commune | talk over |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
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| ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical |
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