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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| materialism | a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| chaff | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| harbor | a place of security and comfort : refuge |
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |