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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| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| feasible | capable of being done or carried out |
| predispose | to dispose in advance |
| rickety | affected with rickets |
| attest | to affirm to be true or genuine |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| benevolent | marked by or disposed to doing good |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |