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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| throes | pang |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |