GRE Word List

APOGEE

the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth

The meaning of the word apogee is the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth.

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WordMeaning
quoruma select group
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iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
raffleto engage in a raffle
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another