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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| ravage | an act or practice of ravaging |
| dyspeptic | indigestion |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| suppliant | supplicant |
| fabricate | invent |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |