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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WordMeaning
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
tawnyof the color tawny
inclementlacking mildness: such as