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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castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
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immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
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