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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| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
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| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |
| dummy | a person who is incapable of speaking |
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |