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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nethersituated down or below : lower
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stem_fromarise from; originate from
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perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
florescencea state or period of flourishing
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clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due