GRE Word List
PERIGEE
point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee
The meaning of the word perigee is point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee.
Random words
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figment | invention; something invented; imaginary thing; Ex. figment of your imagination |
codify | arrange (laws or rules) as a code; classify; N. code: system of words used instead of ordinary writing; collection of laws, rules, established social customs |
wanton | unrestrained; gratuitously cruel; willfully malicious; unchaste; sexually improper; promiscuous; Ex. wanton spending/killing; CF. having no just cause |
condescend | (derog.) bestow courtesies with a superior air; descend to the level of one considered inferior |
beholden | obligated; indebted; owing thanks; obliged or indebted from gratitude |
embargo | ban on commerce or other activity |
potpourri | heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room) |
confound | confuse; puzzle |
sibling | brother or sister |
mauve | pale purple |