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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| feint | something feigned |
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| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
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