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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| Word | Meaning |
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| magnitude | great size or extent |
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
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| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| hardy | bold |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
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