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 |
|---|---|
| virus | any 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 |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| deposition | a testifying especially before a court |
| muggy | being warm, damp, and close |
| anesthetic | of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia |