GRE Word List
MISSILE
capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
The meaning of the word missile is capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
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| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |
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| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| undulating | having a wavy surface, edge, or markings |
| expeditious | marked by or acting with prompt efficiency |