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 |
|---|---|
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| feasible | capable of being done or carried out |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |