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
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
implyto express indirectly
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed