GRE Word List

SATELLITE

a celestial body orbiting another of larger size

The meaning of the word satellite is a celestial body orbiting another of larger size.

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WordMeaning
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
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gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
impingeencroach
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
potablesuitable for drinking
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God