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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |
| impinge | encroach |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| welter | writhe |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |