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
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
markedhaving an identifying mark
dolta stupid person
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
jocosegiven to joking : merry
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland