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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| odds | the probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| amphibian | an amphibious organism |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| demise | death |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |