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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| coy | marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| unprecedented | having no precedent : novel |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| kleptomaniac | a person evidencing kleptomania |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |