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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placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
emulateto strive to equal or excel
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
perditioneternal damnation
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)