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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WordMeaning
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up
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diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
filthfoul or putrid matter
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut