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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| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
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| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| accoutre | to provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| prong | fork |
| galleon | a heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |