GRE Word List
ASTRAL
of, relating to, or coming from the stars
The meaning of the word astral is of, relating to, or coming from the stars.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
| rococo | rococo work or style |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |