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
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
rostera roll or list of personnel
emollientmaking soft or supple
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
flightyswift
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence