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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| battalion | a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army |
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| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
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