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

WordMeaning
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
rusea wily subterfuge
runicany of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
edicta proclamation having the force of law
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
husbanda male partner in a marriage
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating