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
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
deputizeto appoint as deputy
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
immaculatespotlessly clean