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

WordMeaning
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
inertlacking the power to move
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
belieto give a false impression of
servileof or befitting a menial position