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
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
recessthe action of receding : recession
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
effusionan act of effusing
daintysomething delicious to the taste
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide