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
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
slakesubside
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
scintillaspark
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot