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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derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
savanta person of learning
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant