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
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
amendto put right
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
ensconceshelter
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection