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

WordMeaning
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
irreverencelack of reverence
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters