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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