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 |
|---|---|
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
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| sentinel | sentry |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
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| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |