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

WordMeaning
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
propulsivetending or having power to propel
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful