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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| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
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| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| mediate | occupying a middle position |
| bawdy | boisterously or humorously indecent |
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| knoll | a small round hill : mound |
| slight | having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |