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 |
|---|---|
| delusion | something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated |
| destitute | lacking something needed or desirable |
| sentinel | sentry |
| toll | a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge) |
| pulchritude | physical comeliness |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| contrivance | a thing contrived |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |