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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| Word | Meaning |
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| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
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| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
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| redress | to set right : remedy |
| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |