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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
| compromise | settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions |
| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |
| infest | to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| stilted | pompous |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |