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.

Random words

WordMeaning
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
deputizeto appoint as deputy
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
efficacythe power to produce an effect
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand