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 |
|---|---|
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| vampire | the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep |
| fake | not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| disabuse | to free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy |
| enduring | lasting |
| glaring | having a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger |