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 |
|---|---|
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| monograph | a learned treatise on a small area of learning |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| ignite | to set afire |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |