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
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
redressto set right : remedy
cavalcadea procession (see procession
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony