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
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
pilfersteal
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
actuarialof or relating to actuaries