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.

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WordMeaning
espousemarry
foregoto go before : precede
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
confideto have confidence : trust
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses