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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WordMeaning
abateto decrease in force or intensity
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
cuethe letter q
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chortleto sing or chant exultantly
willowyabounding with willows
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
juncturea point of time