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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virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
loutto bow in respect
encircleto form a circle around : surround
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
depositiona testifying especially before a court
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia