GRE Word List
PERIGEE
point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee
The meaning of the word perigee is point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ostracize | banish from a group; exclude from public favor; ban; Ex. His friends ostracized him. N. ostracism |
| memento | token; reminder of the past; keepsake; Ex. memento of your visit |
| agglomeration | collection; heap; V. agglomerate: gather into a rounded mass; N. aggolmeate: jumbled mass; heap |
| resort | turn to for help; Ex. resort to violence; N. |
| passe | old-fashioned; past the prime |
| repress | hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion |
| volley | simultaneous discharge of a number of shots; V. |
| astringent | binding; causing contraction (stopping bleeding); harsh or severe; stringent; Ex. astringent criticism |
| retribution | deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back |
| consternation | great shock; dismay |
