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 |
|---|---|
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| slough | a place of deep mud or mire |
| enigma | something hard to understand or explain |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| vertex | the top of the head |
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