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
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
communalof or relating to one or more communes
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain