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
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
quadrupedan animal having four feet
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form