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 |
|---|---|
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| sober | not intoxicated |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |