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
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel