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
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
shoveto push along
integralessential to completeness : constituent
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)