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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| Word | Meaning |
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| transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
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| sober | not intoxicated |
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| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |
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