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
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
nethersituated down or below : lower
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
gradationa series forming successive stages