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 |
|---|---|
| start | to move suddenly and violently : spring |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| gracious | marked by kindness and courtesy |