GRE Word List
PROJECTILE
a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
The meaning of the word projectile is a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| reek | smoke |
| progeny | descendants |