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
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
extantcurrently or actually existing
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage