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

WordMeaning
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
sluggarda habitually lazy person
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
unearthlynot earthly: such as
monotonytedious sameness