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 |
|---|---|
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |
| potentate | ruler |
| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| rickety | affected with rickets |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| aver | to declare positively |