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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reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
chasethe hunting of wild animals
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
perforateto make a hole through
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus