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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converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane