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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| cantankerous | difficult or irritating to deal with |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |