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
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
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granulateto form or crystallize into grains or granules
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
dissentto withhold assent or approval
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
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