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
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| nettle | any of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs |
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| pundit | pandit |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| dingy | dirty |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| filch | to steal secretly or casually |
| aesthetic | of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful |