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 |
|---|---|
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| hoax | to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| reek | smoke |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |