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.

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WordMeaning
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy