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 |
|---|---|
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| violate | break |
| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| effete | no longer fertile |
| procurement | the act or process of procuring |
| perennial | present at all seasons of the year |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |