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
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viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
nutritious | nourishing |
exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |