GRE Word List
TRAJECTORY
the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
The meaning of the word trajectory is the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
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| arid | excessively dry |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| bargain | an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other |
| overweening | arrogant |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |