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
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
biennialoccurring every two years
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise