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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WordMeaning
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
juncturea point of time
gushto issue copiously or violently
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants