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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imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
applicationan act of applying:
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
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