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
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
conventionagreement
requiteto make return for : repay
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
outstripto go faster or farther than
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections