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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ravagean act or practice of ravaging
dyspepticindigestion
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
suppliantsupplicant
fabricateinvent
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value