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 |
|---|---|
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| coagulate | to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle |
| constituent | a member of a constituency |
| dormant | represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |