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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| prank | trick |
| megalomania | a mania (see mania |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| facade | the front of a building |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |