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
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
scrappyconsisting of scraps
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
executionerone who executes
amityfriendship
pontificalepiscopal attire
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief