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 |
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| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |