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
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
condescendto assume an air of superiority
ingratean ungrateful person
pendantsomething suspended: such as
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration