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
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
championshipdesignation as champion
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
corrugatedhaving corrugations
putrefyto make putrid
sustainto give support or relief to
cringeto recoil in distaste
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable