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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| varnish | a liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
| catholic | roman catholic |