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
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
smughighly self-satisfied
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
ployescapade
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
purgeto clear of guilt
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition