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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| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| protagonist | the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
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