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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catechismoral instruction
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner