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 |
|---|---|
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |
| grandeur | the quality or state of being grand : magnificence |
| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| exploit | deed |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |