GRE Word List
PERIGEE
the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
The meaning of the word perigee is the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| veer | to change direction or course |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| fancy | to have a fancy (see fancy |
| macabre | having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |