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 |
|---|---|
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| chary | discreetly cautious: such as |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| gradation | a series forming successive stages |