GRE Word List

METEORIC

of or relating to a meteor

The meaning of the word meteoric is of or relating to a meteor.

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validhaving legal efficacy or force
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
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placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
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