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
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
hotheada hotheaded person