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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
| wry | twist |
| anticlimax | the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| gale | a strong current of air: |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
| conviction | the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law |