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.

Random words

WordMeaning
boostto push or shove up from below
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
waketo be or remain awake
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault