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
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
condescendto assume an air of superiority