quasar
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
An extremely bright, distant object in space, powered by a supermassive black hole pulling in surrounding matter.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Some _____ shine brighter than an entire galaxy of ordinary stars combined."
Answer: quasar
In your own words, what does "quasar" mean?
An extremely bright, distant object in space, powered by a supermassive black hole pulling in surrounding matter.
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