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
componenta constituent part : ingredient
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
sobernot intoxicated
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating