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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claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety