GRE Word List

ASTEROID

any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

The meaning of the word asteroid is any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Random words

WordMeaning
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
sentinelsentry
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
pulchritudephysical comeliness
shama trick that deludes : hoax
contrivancea thing contrived
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive