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.

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suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
sequesterto set apart : segregate
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
palleta straw-filled tick or mattress