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
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
ebullientboiling
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
shackhut
vividvery strong : very high in chroma