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 |
|---|---|
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| coincidence | the act or condition of coinciding : correspondence |
| earmark | a mark of identification on the ear of an animal |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| consolidation | the act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated |
| hallowed | holy |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |