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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viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
nutritiousnourishing
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spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination