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
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation