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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| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| savant | a person of learning |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| repertoire | a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |