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 |
|---|---|
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
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| pudding | blood sausage |
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