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
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
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cadeta younger brother or son
pryto look closely or inquisitively
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reprimanda severe or formal reproof
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
cemeterya burial ground
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
deprecateto express disapproval of