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 |
|---|---|
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| pending | during |
| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |