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 |
|---|---|
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
| belie | to give a false impression of |
| veer | to change direction or course |
| simian | of, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| grim | fierce in disposition or action : savage |
| fussy | easily upset : irritable |