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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veerto change direction or course
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
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revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
caninea conical pointed tooth